Promo Kit 2014
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Contact Joe Stopka (847) 867-8920
info@transformationtheband.com
Transformation The Band
Rocks You All Night Long
Transformation is a cover band from the Chicago area that plays popular music of many
genres and styles. With 7 incredibly talented musicians, four who aptly handle lead vocals,
Transformation presents versatility in nearly all pop music styles from the 60’s through today.
That includes music from artists such as Vintage Rockers like The Beatles, Aerosmith, U2,
Steely Dan, Eric Clapton, Chicago, John Mayer, Santana, Neil Diamond and more. Other sets
include today’s Country from Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Keith Anderson, Gretchen Wilson,
Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert. Then you can boogie down to R&B/Funk & Disco
from the likes of K.C. and The Sunshine Band, The Commodores, Sly & The Family Stone,
Cee Lo Green, Daft Punk, Robin Thicke, Wilson Picket,Vintage Trouble and more.
The band includes seasoned studio and live professional musicians like Jimi Hornof – Lead
Vocals (DeepSix), Dave Geer – Drums (Who’sWho), Joe Stopka – Guitar/Lead Vocals
(Crawdads, Rif Raf), Bill Protine – Guitar/Lead Vocals (The Rob Post Band), Kyle Johnson
– Keys, Larry Neubauer – Bass and the ever so talented Kristen Jean Geer – Lead
Vocals.
Transformation performances are like going to see a whole bunch of mini concerts of the
original artists from Vintage Rock through Today’s Country to Funk/Disco/R&B.You will
absolutely be stompin’ your feet to the music of Transformation.
One Transformation Fan says, "These guys are like The Beatles, Aerosmith, Keith Urban
and KC and The Sunshine Band all rolled up into one delicious night of party mania!“
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Dance/R&B/Funk/Disco
Forget You – Cee Lo Green
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke
Get Down Tonight – KC & Sunshine Band
That’s the Way (I Like It) KC…
I Wish – Stevie Wonder
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Higher Ground – Stevie Wonder
Le Freak – Chic
Brick House – Commodores
Right Place, Wrong Time – Dr. John
Give Up the Funk – Parliament
Thank You – Sly and the Family Stone
Get It Before What’s To Be Got – Vintage Trouble
Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett
Material Girl - Madonna
Vintage Rock & Blues
Hold On Loosely – 38 Special
You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC
Chip Away the Stone – Aerosmith
Sweet Emotion – Aerosmith
Walk this Way – Aerosmith
Jealous Again – Black Crowes
Hard To Handle – Black Crowes
Josie – Steely Dan
China grove – Doobie Bros
Jesus Is Just Alright – Doobie Bros
Listen To the Music – Doobie Bros
Long Train Runnin’ – Doobie Bros
Takin’ It To The Streets – Doobie Bros
Can’t Get Enough – Bad Company
Eight Days A Week – Beatles
In My Life – Beatles
Come Together – Beatles
Boom Boom – Big Head Todd & The Monsters
Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
Sweet Home Chicago – Blues Bros
Grits Ain’t Groceries – Bluesbreakers
Smoke on the Water – Deep Purple
25 or 6 to 4 – Chicago
I’m A Man – Chicago
Beginnings – Chicago
Roadhouse Blues – Doors
Forever Man – Eric Clapton
Little Wing – Hendrix
Them Changes – Clapton/Winwood/B.Miles
Tuff Enuff – Fabulous Thunderbirds
Workin’ For A Livin’ – Huey Lewis
Hip To Be Square – Huey Lewis
Good Booty & BBQ – Howard & the
White Boys
The Letter – Joe Cocker
Feelin’ Alright – Joe Cocker
Waiting For the World To Change /ohn Mayer
Oh Well – Kenny Wayne Sheperd
Roxanne – Police
Message In A Bottle – Police
I Just Want To Celebrate – Rare Earth
Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke
Sunshine Of Your Love – Cream
Layla – Eric Clapton
White Room – Cream
Evil Ways – Santana
Oye Como Va – Santana
Black Magic Woman – Santana
Whole Lotta love – Led Zeppelin
House Is A Rockin’ – Stevie Ray Vaughan
Pride & Joy – Stevie Ray Vaughan
Mama Told Me Not To come – Tom Jones
Harder To Breathe – Maroon 5
Fire On The Bayou – Neville bros
Gimme’ Some Lovin’ – Spencer Davis
Where The Streets have No Name – U2
Tush – ZZ Top
Train Don’t sop – Los Lobos
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Today’s Country
Save A Horse – Big & Rich
Who Says You Can’t go Home – Bon Jovi
Last Name – Carrie Underwood
Here For The Party – Gretchen Wilson
Hicktown – Jason Aldean
Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash
Pickin’ Wildflowers – Keith Anderson
You Look Good In My shirt – Keith urban
Country Girl (shake It For Me) – Luke Bryan
That’s My Kind of Night – Luke Bryan
Sweet home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Kerosene – Miranda Lambert
Gunpowder & Lead – Miranda Lambert
Copperhead Road – Steve Earl
And The List Grows Daily………….
Bios
Jimi Hornof – Whether it be the drawl of Toby Keith, the angst of Eddie Vedder, or the piercing screech of
AC/DC's Brian Johnson, as Transformations front man and lead vocalist, Jimi gives the band "tribute quality"
vocals in every genre! Jimi’s been fortunate to have played with some great players as well as make many
great friends while pursuing his obsession - music. Jim co-founded the band DeepSix and has performed for
significant charity organizations with the band SPAKL.
Dave Geer – A seriously sought after drummer in the Chicagoland area, Dave performs with several
mainstream acts including “Who’sWho”, a formidable Who Tribute Show. Dave also performs with Rex
Carroll and tours with Maron Gaffron.
Joe Stopka – Active as a session guitarist over the past 3 decades Joe ‘s vocal and lead guitar roots are deep
in Chicago’s rich rock heritage performing with Dance R&B band Rif-Raf and New Orleans R&B influenced
Crawdads. Joe has written and produced commercial and industrial music for international corporations and
music libraries. You can catch Joe’s original music on CDBaby.com. Joe’s recent projects include the Beato
Band of L.A. which features Dave Pack (Ambrosia), Steve Porcaro (Toto, Michael Jackson), Rafael Padilla
(Miami Sound Machine/Chris Isaak) and more.
Bill Protine – Also currently featured with another Chicago area favorite, The Rob Post Band, Bill is an
accomplished composer and music producer with a solo CD and has worked with the famous Morris Day
(Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis/Janet Jackson). Bill’s versatility on guitar and vocals along with an incredible wit
adds the perfect edge of fun and excitement to the bands arsenal.
Kyle Johnson – With a diverse background of composing and producing music for the gaming industry as
well as commercial music Kyle offers a depth of experience on keyboards to the Transformation line up. Kyle
brings new soundscape enhancements to the Transformation song list through keyboard technology found
in top recording studios and concert stages of the world.
Larry Neubauer – Holding down the bottom for Transformation, Larry excels at incorporating the perfect
combination of cover song bass lines and his own originality that creates the perfect foundation for the
Transformation sound. A long time resident of the Chicagoland northern suburbs Larry offers his talent to
several church Praise Bands in the area that get the benefit of a true professional player.
Kristen Jean Geer – Offering the perfect edge to the Transformation sound is vocalist Kristen Jean Geer.
Nailing the vocal likings of Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Gretchen Wilson is just one dimension
of Kristen’s abilities. Transformation gets the incredible enhancement to a fun packed set of
Disco/Funk/R&B from Kristen’s vocals making the Transformation sound truly versatile.
The Mission
Transformation wants to be your choice for the ultimate musical entertainment for
your venue or special event. Transformation can cater to your events theme. Vintage
Rock, Modern Country or Funk/R&B/Disco. Transformation plays all kinds of
music that gets people on the dance floor and keeps them there “All Night Long”.
Venues:
You name it we cover it.
• Night clubs
• Festivals
• Corporate Events
• Fundraisers
• Private Parties
Indoors or outdoors Transformation is available.
Price: Available upon request
Sound and Lights: Available upon request. Ask for pricing.
Technical Requirements: Minimum stage size 16’ W X 10’ D.
(3) 20 amp circuits (4) 20 amp circuits required when supplying lights and PA
With a growing Fan base and Social Media marketing Transformation has a very
effective reach throughout the entire Chicago Metro area.
What they Say!!!
Jerry Fox - CEO/Bish Creative Display
We use Transformation for all our events. Just the best, most fun band we
could ever ask for. All our people love this talented fun group of musicians.
Austin's - The Fuel Room
A terrific local band that brings their very own fun Chicagoland crowd – music
that rocks the ages!
Fan – Anonymous at Austin’s The Fuel Room
These guys are like The Beatles, Aerosmith, Keith Urban and KC and The
Sunshine Band all rolled up into one delicious night of party mania! - An
Innocent Bystander
Neil & Kathy Patrone/VP Sales & Marketing – TTB Fan and Client
Thanks to the members of Transformation! The music was great and made the
party so much better. Everyone had a fantastic evening.
Jim Huisel/ Business Development Manager - TTB Fan
The name Transformation says it all. Their music selection, musicianship and
showmanship will transform you. You'll be Rockin' “all night long!”
Mike Mooney/VP of Sales - TTB Fan at Street Scenes
"The musicianship is phenomenal, up there with the top pro players of any era
in rock music!" - Mike Mooney - TTB Fan
For Bookings Contact
Joe Stopka (847) 867-8920
www.facebook.com/TransformationTheBand
http://transformationtheband.com
info@transformationtheband.com
Transformation
Live
At Your
Club
Festival
Private Event
Transformation is Chicagoland’s
Ultimate Party Band Available
For All Venues.
Nightclubs, Corporate Events,
Festivals, Private Events
Contact (847) 867-8920 or
info@transformationtheband.com
Transformation
Live
Grayslake Concert
In The Park
Saturday, July 19, 2014
7 to 10 PM
Central Park Pavilion
Contact (847) 867-8920 or
info@transformationtheband.com